Average Monthly Sunshine in Hilo (HI)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Hilo receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Hilo Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 179 hours of sunshine in June and 114 hours in November, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 1831 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. June sees up to 6.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. November, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 3.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Hilo’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Hilo enjoys an average of 1831 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Dublin, Ireland, receives only about 1440 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

March, Hilo’s wettest month, receives 165 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.